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Brothers Jeric and Jeron Teng made headlines when they went up against each other at the finals of the UAAP Season 76 Men's Basketball— Jeric for UST and Jeron for La Salle. La Salle won.

PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) had a fun chat with the Teng brothers on the evening of October 17, at Urbn Bar & Kitchen at The Fort in Bonifacio Global City. The chat coincided with the formal launch of PEP's sister site, SPIN.ph (Sports Interactive Network).

The public was very taken by how these brothers would battle it out fiercely in every game, and yet remain close to each other off-court.

On their Twitter accounts, before a game, one would say to the other "Good luck to you, Bro," and after a game, whoever loses says to the other, "Congrats."

The public was even more taken when, during the awarding ceremonies of October 12, this scene played out: After the buzzer signalling La Salle's victory and UST's loss, Jeric hied off to one corner of the arena and cried hard. Many minutes later, when the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award was given to Jeron, the latter went to Jeric and raised his brother's hand in full view of the arena. It became the only time during the night when La Salle fanatics actually joined UST fanatics in cheering for Jeric, a UST most valuable player.

Photography: Mark Atienza

The public was very taken by how these brothers would battle it out fiercely in every game, and yet remain close to each other off-court.

On their Twitter accounts, before a game, one would say to the other "Good luck to you, Bro," and after a game, whoever loses says to the other, "Congrats."

The public was even more taken when, during the awarding ceremonies of October 12, this scene played out: After the buzzer signalling La Salle's victory and UST's loss, Jeric hied off to one corner of the arena and cried hard. Many minutes later, when the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award was given to Jeron, the latter went to Jeric and raised his brother's hand in full view of the arena. It became the only time during the night when La Salle fanatics actually joined UST fanatics in cheering for Jeric, a UST most valuable player.

Photography: Mark Atienza

Losing in the finals was heartbreaking for Jeric, especially because this is his last playing year for the University of Sto. Tomas Growling Tigers. He has also been the team's go-to-guy for the last two years.
Photography: Mark Atienza

Playing as a sophomore, Jeron won his first championship with the De La Salle Green Archers and bagged the coveted Finals MVP Award. He began his stint with the Archers last year, as a freshman.
Photography: Mark Atienza

The Teng brothers with PEP staff writer and basketball aficionado Kathleen Benavidez (leftmost) and Associate Editor Erwin Santiago (rightmost), who were the hosts of this PEPtalk episode.
Photography: Mark Atienza

Jeron and Jeric say they did not expect the fame that has come their way from playing in the UAAP, but both consider this current public demand for them a blessing.

Already, three brands have expressed interest in the brothers as endorsers. But while many managers are scrambling to get hold of the two Teng boys, it is Dondon Monteverde who is already their official manager.

Dondon's most famous basketball talent is James Yap, who plays in his own championship game tonight, October 18.

Photography: Mark Atienza

PEP asked Alvin Teng's sons if they have plans to act in movies or TV. Their clear answer: No, they do not. PEP asked if they have plans to host in programs or shows. Their tentative answer: Yes, they might consider hosting.

As it is, the brothers Jeric and Jeron may be getting used to TV interviews and even print pictorials. They've appeared in the television morning shows Unang Hirit and Umagang Kay Ganda, and not just once. They've also appeared in News to Go, are soon to appear in magazines, and have certainly been all over the sports pages of newspapers and on online sites, including SPIN.ph and PEP.ph.

Photography: Noel Orsal

Asked who their celebrity crushes are, the older Jeric named Jessy Mendiola (inset, bottom left), while Jeron named both Jessy Mendiola and Julia Montes (inset, bottom right). Both young stars are with Star Magic.

But when PEP asked what they would go for, if given only one choice: a date with Jessy Mendiola or a meeting with their favorite NBA player, both brothers smiled and answered: the NBA player.

Photography: Noel Orsal

The TENG family at the SPIN.ph formal launch, which was the site of the PEPtalk video interview with Jeric and Jeron: (L-R) Sisters Almira and Alyssa, Mommy Susan, Daddy Alvin, Jeric and Jeron.

The family apparently believes in "One for All, All for One," a line immortalized in Alexander Dumas's Three Musketeers. In nearly all the media interviews of the brothers, such as this PEPtalk event, the whole family is present!

When their mom, Susan, was asked whom she rooted for in the 2013 UAAP finals, she said, "Wala. Di ako kumakampi." So we said she must have cheered for every successful ball play of each son. But even to this, she said, "Hindi. Ni hindi ako nagtsi-cheer. Ayaw ko. Ang hirap sa dibdib."

Photography: Mark Atienza

In the championship battle between the University of Sto. Tomas and De La Salle University, former basketball star Alvin Teng emerges the winner, what with having star-player sons in both teams.

In his time as a pro ball player, Alvin was considered one of the best defensive players. In fact, in the Professional Basketball League (PBA), he was accorded the name Robocop.

To those who do not know Robocop, he is the movie police officer who became part man, part machine, after an operation to save his life gave him extraordinary non-living parts. In other words, Robocop is almost impossible to defeat.

The Teng brothers in a photo-op with the PEP editorial, marketing, and sales staff. The entire PEP team is hardly ever present in one place at one time, and the SPIN.ph launch was a great opportunity to do so. But double that excitement when they were joined by Jeric and Jeron!
Photography: Mark Atienza

Learn more about the Teng brothers. Watch them on PEPtalk this weekend! Use the hashtag #TENGbrothersonPEPtalk to spread the word on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Photography: Mark Atienza

The public was very taken by how these brothers would battle it out fiercely in every game, and yet remain close to each other off-court.

On their Twitter accounts, before a game, one would say to the other "Good luck to you, Bro," and after a game, whoever loses says to the other, "Congrats."

The public was even more taken when, during the awarding ceremonies of October 12, this scene played out: After the buzzer signalling La Salle's victory and UST's loss, Jeric hied off to one corner of the arena and cried hard. Many minutes later, when the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award was given to Jeron, the latter went to Jeric and raised his brother's hand in full view of the arena. It became the only time during the night when La Salle fanatics actually joined UST fanatics in cheering for Jeric, a UST most valuable player.

Photography: Mark Atienza

Losing in the finals was heartbreaking for Jeric, especially because this is his last playing year for the University of Sto. Tomas Growling Tigers. He has also been the team's go-to-guy for the last two years.

Photography: Mark Atienza

Playing as a sophomore, Jeron won his first championship with the De La Salle Green Archers and bagged the coveted Finals MVP Award. He began his stint with the Archers last year, as a freshman.

Photography: Mark Atienza

The Teng brothers with PEP staff writer and basketball aficionado Kathleen Benavidez (leftmost) and Associate Editor Erwin Santiago (rightmost), who were the hosts of this PEPtalk episode.

Photography: Mark Atienza

Jeron and Jeric say they did not expect the fame that has come their way from playing in the UAAP, but both consider this current public demand for them a blessing.

Already, three brands have expressed interest in the brothers as endorsers. But while many managers are scrambling to get hold of the two Teng boys, it is Dondon Monteverde who is already their official manager.

Dondon's most famous basketball talent is James Yap, who plays in his own championship game tonight, October 18.

Photography: Mark Atienza

PEP asked Alvin Teng's sons if they have plans to act in movies or TV. Their clear answer: No, they do not. PEP asked if they have plans to host in programs or shows. Their tentative answer: Yes, they might consider hosting.

As it is, the brothers Jeric and Jeron may be getting used to TV interviews and even print pictorials. They've appeared in the television morning shows Unang Hirit and Umagang Kay Ganda, and not just once. They've also appeared in News to Go, are soon to appear in magazines, and have certainly been all over the sports pages of newspapers and on online sites, including SPIN.ph and PEP.ph.

Photography: Noel Orsal

Asked who their celebrity crushes are, the older Jeric named Jessy Mendiola (inset, bottom left), while Jeron named both Jessy Mendiola and Julia Montes (inset, bottom right). Both young stars are with Star Magic.

But when PEP asked what they would go for, if given only one choice: a date with Jessy Mendiola or a meeting with their favorite NBA player, both brothers smiled and answered: the NBA player.

Photography: Noel Orsal

The TENG family at the SPIN.ph formal launch, which was the site of the PEPtalk video interview with Jeric and Jeron: (L-R) Sisters Almira and Alyssa, Mommy Susan, Daddy Alvin, Jeric and Jeron.

The family apparently believes in "One for All, All for One," a line immortalized in Alexander Dumas's Three Musketeers. In nearly all the media interviews of the brothers, such as this PEPtalk event, the whole family is present!

When their mom, Susan, was asked whom she rooted for in the 2013 UAAP finals, she said, "Wala. Di ako kumakampi." So we said she must have cheered for every successful ball play of each son. But even to this, she said, "Hindi. Ni hindi ako nagtsi-cheer. Ayaw ko. Ang hirap sa dibdib."

Photography: Mark Atienza

In the championship battle between the University of Sto. Tomas and De La Salle University, former basketball star Alvin Teng emerges the winner, what with having star-player sons in both teams.

In his time as a pro ball player, Alvin was considered one of the best defensive players. In fact, in the Professional Basketball League (PBA), he was accorded the name Robocop.

To those who do not know Robocop, he is the movie police officer who became part man, part machine, after an operation to save his life gave him extraordinary non-living parts. In other words, Robocop is almost impossible to defeat.

The Teng brothers in a photo-op with the PEP editorial, marketing, and sales staff. The entire PEP team is hardly ever present in one place at one time, and the SPIN.ph launch was a great opportunity to do so. But double that excitement when they were joined by Jeric and Jeron!

Photography: Mark Atienza

Learn more about the Teng brothers. Watch them on PEPtalk this weekend! Use the hashtag #TENGbrothersonPEPtalk to spread the word on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.